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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.44, 1,122.07 and 501.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.44, 1,122.07 and 501.89 is: 752.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.44 : 1,122.07 = 501.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.44/1,122.07 = 501.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.44x = 1,122.07 × 501.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.44x = 563,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,155.71/748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.44

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